About Angela H.

I started playing piano at age seven when my mother enrolled me in lessons. I have been playing ever since, and I absolutely love it. I began teaching private piano lessons in 2003, and have taught many thousands of lessons since that time. I have experience accompanying choirs, instrumentalists, and vocalists, as well as playing as a soloist in various piano competitions and recitals. I recently began taking lessons in jazz piano, a genre I never learned much about. I believe it is never too late to learn something new, and I am excited to start this new chapter of my musical life and to use this new knowledge to enhance my own teaching.

In my piano lessons I use the Faber's fabulous Piano Adventures series. In my opinion, they are the best books on the market, emphasizing reading by intervals as opposed to memorizing note names. This method minimizes student frustration while also decreasing the amount of time it takes a student to read a new song. Piano Adventures also focuses ...

About Angela

Hi! My name is Angela, and I teach private piano, voice, and theory lessons. I love teaching, and have taught many ages (3 to 93) and ability levels (novice to advanced). I am a dependable, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic teacher. I offer lessons for 30, 45, or 60-minute weekly sessions in my home studio. I do not offer bi-weekly lessons or lessons in the student's home.

My home is a split-level, with my private living area above and my music studio below. There is a waiting area just outside the music studio, as well as a half-bath specifically designated for students and parents. The studio itself contains a piano and organ, my personal music library, and additional seating for parents. There is a full-length mirror for vocal students to watch their performance skills grow, and a gumball machine for when younger students have an exce

ptionally good lesson.

Making music is a skill which can bring lifelong joy to the musician as well as everyone around them. While I can easily ensure that my students enjoy music-making while they are taking lessons, my ultimate goal is that students continue to want to make music throughout their entire life, even after they stop taking lessons. I firmly believe that my job as a teacher is to train my students to be independent and self-sufficient musicians. Many teachers teach by rote, playing a passage to a student and then having the student play it back. Though this method is helpful in some situations, students who are taught in this manner often find that they are only able to play the songs taught to them in lessons, and that to learn a new song they must have a teacher by their side showing them how the song goes. In my lessons, however, students are taught to learn their own music through sight-reading, ear-training, music theory, and listening to and critiquing their own playing. Over time, this allows the student more and more freedom to make music without a teacher.

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Danielle K. July 30, 2018·Singing·In home

She is really nice and fun to work with. She has a beautiful voice and really is a great teacher.

Alex July 7, 2018·Singing·In home

i’m 38 with a lifetime of classical piano and pop guitar behind me, and decided to learn to sing. Every lesson with Angela is a delightful adventure through Musicland, packed full of more fascinating tidbits and insights than i ever imagined i could learn, and always paced with an unstoppable professionalism that sets the bar for all future teachers. She is the best teacher i’ve ever had for anything!

Jamie B. April 6, 2018·Piano·In studio

I have taken piano lessons on and off since I was a little girl. Angela, is the best piano teacher I've had so far and this is including my time taking piano lessons for college classes. I wish I would've found her a long time ago.

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Saint Charles, MO 63303

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About Lisa G.

Lisa has been teaching piano for 6 years and her students have gone on to really expand their musical abilities! Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to understand the fundamentals of music and as time goes on you'll be able to read music and play many different songs! She specializes in teaching younger children as she has a background in preschool/elementary teaching and music. She loves working with students of all ages and experience levels. Whatever your music level or goals Lisa will definitely help you reach them! She can't wait to meet you!

About Lisa

Lisa G. received her degree in Musical Theater with a Concentration in Vocal Performance from Missouri Baptist University. She has performed in many shows all around the St. Louis are since 2004 and been performing most of her life in shows, show choirs, large touring choirs, jazz ensembles, theater & improv troops and more. Have any auditions coming up? Solo & Ensemble, All District, show auditions, theater auditions etc. Lisa has taken many "How to Audition" classes and taught them as well! Lisa had the wonderful opportunity to perform in New York City in May of 2012 along side a few Broadway stars including Jeff Shade (Bob Fosse's student), Melissa Rae Mahon (starring in Broadway's Chicago) and Judy Kuhn (Voice of Disney's Pocahontas and original Cosette in Les Miserables on Broadway). Lisa has led many Musical Theater and Acting Work

shops as well as How to Audition workshops. Lisa is also the lead female vocalist in the acoustic pop cover band, Never 2 Late. Lisa is full of life and enthusiasm for music and acting! She teaches almost any genera of music including Classical, Pop, R&B, Country, & more! Lisa specializes in Musical Theater/ Broadway, Jazz, & the "Disney Sound". She has been taking piano since she was a small child and has been teaching piano for 4 years. Lisa enjoys working with people of all ages! She loves helping others musical and performing gifts grow as well as their love for music!

*** Lesson Details ***I am a very laid back person however I'll make sure you get things done! It doesn't matter what you'd like to do with your music I can help you get there and reach your goals! I use two different curricula for piano: Alfred Piano Book Series and Faber Piano Book Series. Also to help motivate I let kids bring in a song or two they would like to play maybe from a movie or a pop song (it also depends on their level). For voice I usually let you bring in books you already have or if you don't have any I'll choose some based on what you'd like to learn in voice whether it be classical, broadway, jazz etc.

*** Studio Equipment ***In home piano.

*** Specialties ***I can start piano or voice at a very young age. Students will learn music theory with piano, vocal technique and performance with voice, and how to really be convincing while acting.

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Samuel O. July 1, 2015·Theater Acting·In studio

Lisa couldn't be better! She is making my son speak so much better and making him have much more confidence in social situations! We all love the way she instructs all the while making it fun for young kids.

Jill P. June 22, 2015·Piano·In studio

She is very specific! She doesn't just teach the song but also dynamic. Easy to work with and helps with rescheduling. Kind and courteous!

marys June 30, 2011··

Ali

Lisa is very outgoing and entertaining. She is encouraging Ali to be braver/less timid when singing and acting...this is exactly what Ali needs. I appreciate Lisa's positive attitude. I would like to split each session into 30 minutes acting and 30 minutes singing. I think both disciplines could reinforce the other. If that seems to short maybe we can move to 1.5 hours.

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Saint Louis, MO 63127

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About Ryan B.

I teach beginner to advanced piano courses that focus on technique, sight-reading, and improvisation.

About Ryan

Ryan has accomplished a Fine Arts Degree in Music as well as a Bachelors Degree in Music Composition & Jazz Performance from the University of Missouri St. Louis. He has been giving private lessons since 2012. Ryan has participated in multiple STL groups and performed at many popular venues including Blueberry Hill, Roberts Orpheum Theatre, Off Broadway, The Broadway Oyster Bar, and The Gramophone to name a few. He performs a wide range of styles including Jazz, Classical, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Blues, and Progressive music. Ryan participates in Concert/Jazz choir, as well as Jazz band at Collegiate levels. In his lessons, Ryan gives students a mix of formal and informal training that involves studies with proper technique and sight-reading along with a curriculum that focuses on the students preferences in musical taste, songs, and style!

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Malcolm W. August 16, 2018·Piano·In studio

Ryan was great for me. He taught some very good foundational fundamentals to knowing how to play the piano. If I was still in St. Louis id still be with him today!

James M. August 2, 2018·Ukulele·In home

Ryan is relaxed, knowledgeable, and personable. I’m learning a lot and look forward to each lesson.

Elazar Z. June 26, 2018·Singing·In studio

Personable , intuitive , talented , exceptional teacher

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Saint Louis, MO 63103

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$25
/ 30-min

About Kathy S.

Students of all ages in a personal relaxed atmosphere.Customized to each student. If the student has not previously taken lessons I use Piano Adventures as the basic course guide. I have found it the most productive and enjoyable for my students. I uses a minimum of the Lesson and Theory book for my younger students with either the basic course or Accelerated course depending on their age and maturity. Adults begin with the All In one adult book. I add the other books that accompany each level based on the particular students needs and interests. I believe that a good grounding in Theory is essential as a student who becomes proficient in sight reading, no matter how well he/she plays by ear, will find that the doors for lifetime musical fulfillment with be much wider. However, with a student who has already had some lessons I will be happy to continue with any method that the student is currently using.I also believe in supplementing the Piano course with the student's favorite ...

About Kathy

About Me: I am an experienced classically trained Pianist who has been playing since the 3rd grade. I enjoy all styles of music and love sharing that enjoyment with my students. I have certification from the State of Missouri that I am proficient in educating beginning Piano students and have continued to expand my knowledge through my participation with local musicians’ groups. I am also working on expanding my instrumental abilities through perfecting my percussion skills and planning to learn guitar.

Experience: I have taught students for over 30 years and have seen many changes in both student’s preferences and the style of Music and instruments preferred. I am comfortable with both traditional pianos and organs and modern electronic keyboards. I have given lessons in my home, my students’ home and retail studios.

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hilosophy: I use Piano Adventures as the basic course guide. I have found it the most productive and enjoyable for my students. I us a minimum of the Lesson and Theory book. I add the other books that accompany each level based on the particular students needs and interests. I believe that a good grounding in Theory is essential as a student who becomes proficient in sight reading, no matter how well he/she plays by ear, will find that the doors for lifetime musical fulfillment with be much wider. However, with a student who has already had some lessons I will be happy to continue with any method that the student is currently using.

Lesson Style: I also believe that Piano Lessons should be fun. Since I generally teach one on one, lessons can be tailored to each student and I add supplementary material to the Piano course as soon as possible based on the student’s progress and interests. I am willing to add supplementary music in most any genre from current radio hits, to Pop Standards and soundtracks, as well as Holiday Music based on the student’s culture. There is no proper pace as long as the student is willing to practice and is interested in learning. I am always surprised and happy when a student “gets” the language of music and really starts to express himself/herself through the instrument and I always find that my students teach me as much as I teach them

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Josh December 14, 2017·Piano·In home

Kathy is very fun and enjoyable. We laugh during my lessons and she is low pressure. She makes the entire process of learning an instrument fun!

Tammy February 13, 2017·Piano·In home

I am VERY pleased with Kathy as my daughter's piano teacher! She is patient and knowledgeable giving a very well rounded lesson. She includes theory in her lesson plan and I think that helps my daughter in her understanding of the whys...

Kathy October 18, 2016·Piano·In home

Kathy came to my home for my lesson. She has a very pleasant personality and it is very easy to follow her instructions. She kept the pace up, yet did not overload me. It's been a number of years since I have played and she did an excellent job on getting me back on the keys. I am looking forward to our next lesson.

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Saint Louis, MO 63146

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$20
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About Daniela K.

While teaching classical piano, I always try to incorporate the material that students like the most: Holiday songs, Broadway melodies and favorite cartoon songs. All of this definitely adds to the enjoyment of learning how to play. Besides having two recitals a year, I encourage students to play in front of their peers at school, to always play for their families and to participate in various competitions and festivals around the St.Louis area.

About Daniela

Hi ! My name is Daniela and I can't wait to meet you! I have been teaching piano and theory since 1994 and have loved helping my students discover the beautiful world of music. Seeing my students grow into well rounded and educated people that love art, are able to recognize different styles of music, express their feelings and emotions on this wonderful instrument makes me really happy. My students range from people who simply want to learn how to play proficiently as a hobby to students who are considering making music their future career. I strongly believe that a chance to go on a big stage and play on a great Steinway piano in front of people, makes a big difference in children's lives: teaches them self control, gives them great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Taking part in festivals and piano competitions helps

with building high self esteem even more.I look forward to helping you and your children to reach your goals!

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Tammy F. July 2, 2018·Piano·Online

Daniela is great. As an adult learner, I need flexibility of scheduling sometimes and of course, a lot of patience. Daniela always makes our sessions fun even when I am struggling through a piece. She is a great teacher and musician. I really enjoy our lessons and she has really helped me see progress.

Scott June 1, 2017·Piano·In home

After my first lesson with Daniela I knew she was the perfect instructor. She was very patient but didn't let you slide when you messed something up. That means a lot as an adult learning to play. If you are looking for an instructor, look no further than Daniela.

Andrea P. April 10, 2017·Classical Piano·Online

She is a skillful pianist and a talented musician. Video and sound quality over her side is well equipped for the online lessons.

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Saint Louis, MO 63141

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About Chris S.

Want to learn to play all your favorite songs, but think it will take years of piano lessons? NOT TRUE! I can teach you a system that will allow you to hear a song, sit down and play it within minutes! Learn about keys, chords, chord progressions and a whole lot more! I specialize in teaching how to play by ear, but I customize my lessons to focus on the things YOU WANT TO LEARN. Classical. Pop. Jazz. I want you to enjoy your lessons while also learning the fundamentals.

About Chris

Hi! My name is Chris, but a lot of people call me Luppy (pronounced "loopy"). I am a professional musician in the St. Louis area specializing in jazz as well as performing with my band Sky West Trio (www.skywesttrio.com). I am classically trained but also play by ear. I have years of experience in the music business. I toured the country for 8 years with a band (LP Outsiders) that led to a publishing deal with Windswept Pacific, landing a song on the Three To Tango movie soundtrack, appearing on the Disney Channel Show "2 Hour Tour" with 98 Degrees, and opening for many national acts. We even toured with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for a year. I also played trumpet on a b-side on Natalie Imbruglia's multi-platinum selling single to "Torn," and did some songwriting with Robbie Nevil (of "Ce La Vie" fame).I also have performed all over the wor

ld including many caribbean islands like Aruba, Barbados, Curacao, St. Maarten and St. Kitts.

I offer lessons to people of ALL AGES! I customize my lessons to focus on the things YOU WANT TO LEARN. My favorite thing to teach is how to play by ear! I can teach you the system that all professional musicians use to be able to play songs instantly after hearing it once. It really is possible with a little practice.

I do also teach the classical repertoire if that is what you are more interested in. For most students, I teach a combination of playing by ear and learning music theory, as well as some classical repertoire.

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Jason October 13, 2018·Piano·In studio

Chirs is an awesome teacher. definitely looking forward to the next class.

bruce June 11, 2018·Music Recording·In studio

Chris found out quickly what my experience was and what my goals were. Were working toward that. Thanks Chris.

Eugene P. February 28, 2018·Piano·In studio

Chris is the BEST! He's very good at backing-up for me, and thinking of a different way to explain something I'm having trouble grasping. That's an ART in teaching style! I appreciate it so much.

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About Nancy C.

Experienced teacher of 25+ years, specializing in the beginner/intermediate piano student! All ages welcome. Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student.

About Nancy

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My name is Nancy and I am an experienced(bilingual) teacher of 25+ years, specializing in the beginner/intermediate piano student! All ages welcome. My lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student.

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Maurizio August 31, 2018·Piano·In home

My son does a lot of sports but loves to play piano too. We found the perfect solution with Nancy as she can come to your house which makes it so convenient during the week. She is very patient and loves kids. She’s great and we have recommended her to our friends.

Oriane August 31, 2018·Piano·In home

Nancy is great! We love her. My 10 year old son loves her too and he has been improving so much! We are very happy with her and we can recommend her to other families without a doubt. Thank you Nancy!

Mauricio August 20, 2018·Piano·In home

Nancy is a very professional teacher and she is great with kids. My kids have been taking piano lessons with her and I can see the progress and she makes it a fun and easy experience to learn piano for beginners. Highly recommended.

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(3)

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About Keith B.

My lessons are unique in that I make studying piano enjoyable and beginners start to feel the love of music, and want to succeed. I get beginners {adults or children playing pieces very quickly. Sight-reading and theory are incorporated into beginning lessons {students do not realize they are learning these}. Later theory is taught as a separate part of the lesson. In the 15 years I have taught, most beginning students are playing at a 3rd year level at the end of one year. Intermediate and advanced students learn history of the composers works they are playing, and how the composes' lives affect the interpretation. I teach the technique need for a piece. I do not have my students practicing scales and other rote exercises. My students learn all the technique need as part of the pieces they are working on.

About Keith

I was a combined piano performance and theory major at Texas Christian University. I was fortunate to have studied with some of the best teachers in the world, including Mme. Lili Kraus, Miklos Ivanich and Dr. Stephen Swedish. After college I taught fro several years to mostly grade and middle school students. I happy to say the after many years I am still in touch with many of them and they are still playing, and appreciate that I taught them the love of music. I work at my student's pace. I do stress learning everything correctly before advancing. Students work at different paces, which is why I do not feel that group lessons are useful for many students. I am very patient with a student's progress as long as he or she is learning.

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